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There's always something interesting and noteworthy going on at UC's College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology, from innovative instruction to compelling research to exciting events and presentations. 

CECH is dedicated to telling the stories of the world-changers and community builders who make this college such an amazing place to study and work, and the CECH Headlines page is our dedicated platform for UC News articles, CECH Chats podcasts, video stories, college-level blog entries and more. Scroll on to see what's up at CECH! 

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Derrell Black helped Aiken Falcons soar to new heights

April 23, 2025

Derrell Black, a 2014 graduate of UC's School of Criminal Justice, took the Aiken Falcons varsity boys basketball team to new heights in the 2024-25 season with the team's nearly undefeated season and runner-up position in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state championships. Here's a look at how he got into coaching, his history as an athletics leader and what went into his choice to retire from the game.

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Creating a stronger community on and off campus

April 23, 2025

UC student leaders discuss the need for better student-neighborhood relations and a desire to build a better community on campus. Student Body President Joshua Copley and Student Body Vice President Wilaini Alicea are being their term with UC Student Government.

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UC student over the moon about NASA co-op

April 22, 2025

When he graduates from UC’s School of Information Technology in May 2025, Colin Malott will have three years of interning with NASA to put on his resume. Malott was awarded a Scholarship for Service through the government agency whose leadership says he has all of the qualities that make a model intern.

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UC study examining overdose hot spots

April 21, 2025

WCPO covered a research collaboration between the University of Cincinnati and the Hamilton County Office of Addiction Response that takes a new approach to help combat the growing overdose crisis in the region.

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IMPACT Innovation receives grant for new 12-seater van

April 18, 2025

IMPACT Innovation at the IDD Education Center proudly announces the addition of a new 12-seater transit van, made possible through a 5310 grant from the 2023 cycle. This vital resource will expand transportation services for adults with autism, supporting access to employment, education, and community experiences. The milestone was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring the program’s first associate, a celebratory ride, and recognition of key partners including the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments and American Bus. The new van symbolizes increased independence for the participants, furthering IMPACT's mission to create meaningful, community-integrated opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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Dave Kelley of the School of Human Services is a renowned Sport Administration professor and coordinator of the Online Master’s Degree Program. Kelley talks about the role sports played in his early days; how he arrived at the idea for the Internship Playbook (and one essential tip for any intern); the origin story of the Cincinnati Public Schools All-Star Showcase and more.

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